Composition for PIRFENEX

food interaction for PIRFENEX

alcohol interaction for PIRFENEX

pregnancy interaction for PIRFENEX

lactation interaction for PIRFENEX

It is better to take Pirfenex 200 mg tablet with food.Avoid Pirfenex 200 mg tablet with grapefruit juice.

UNSAFE

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pirfenex 200 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for PIRFENEX

Uses

Pirfenex 200 mg tablet is used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

How it works

Pirfenex 200 mg tablet is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory agent and belongs to a class of medications called pyridones. Pirfenex 200 mg tablet relieves conditions of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by reducing fibroblast growth (cells of the connective tissue which produce collagen and other fibres), reducing production of inflammatory chemicals and preventing accumulation of cell contents (extracellular matrix), thereby relieving swelling and inflammation of the lungs.

Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as tetracycline antibiotics, as they can make you more photo sensitive.

Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as fluvoxamine, it should be discontinued prior to the initiation of pirfenidone therapy and avoided during pirfenidone therapy.

Avoid using pirfenidone if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.

Avoid smoking or use tobacco products.

Stop smoking while on and before beginning pirfenidone, as it can reduce the effect of pirfenidone.

Pirfenidone may cause dizziness and tiredness. If you feel tired or dizzy be caution while driving or operating machinery.

Stop using pirfenidone and consult your doctor immediately if you experience a serious allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction characterized by swelling of the face, lips and/or tongue, difficulty breathing or wheezing; or skin reaction to sunlight or sunlamps such as blistering and/or marked peeling of the skin.

Avoid using pirfenidone if you feel ill and unwell and have yellowing of the eyes or skin, with or without dark urine, accompanied by itching of the skin; or if you get signs of an infection such as a sore throat, fever, mouth ulcers or flu-like symptoms.

Frequently asked questions for PIRFENEX

Pirfenidone

Q.Is pirfenidone approved by FDA?Yes, pirfenidone is approved by the FDA for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosi

Q.Is pirfenidone a steroid?No, pirfenidone is not a steroid

Q.How much does pirfenidone cost?The price of pirfenidone may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you. Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.